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PIPE AND PIPE FITTINGS
General
In general, follow the guidelines below when designing and specifying pipe, pipe fittings, and
accessories. Unless specifically indicated otherwise, these guidelines are not intended to restrict or
replace professional judgment.
Related Sections
Refer to Tab 2 - Sitework for additional Civil requirements
Refer to Section 15250 - Mechanical Insulation for piping insulation requirements
General Pipe Material Requirements
Eccentric Fittings
Shall be used where piping sizes reduce on horizontal runs. Reducing fittings shall be couplings; no
bushing will be allowed.
Tees in Welded Pipe
Saddle and nipple type tees are permitted in welded pipe if made with Weld-O-Lets or Thread-O-
Lets and branch size does not exceed 1/2 the size of the main size. All branches in excess of 1/2 of
main size shall be made using welding tees.
Solder in Copper Piping Joints
Solder for all piping shall be lead-free. 50/50 solder is not permitted.
Dielectric Protection
Where dissimilar piping materials (steel and copper) are connected, install a threaded brass nipple
for pipe sizes 2 and less. For sizes 2 1/2 and above, install isolating flanges. Do not use dielectric
unions.
Flanges
Shall be standard weight forged steel, welding neck, 150 pound A.S.A. Flanges shall have raised
or flat face as required to match valve or equipment face.
Unions
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Generally, unions shall be malleable iron, ground joint type, 300 pound test. Unions in galvanized
piping systems shall be galvanized. Unions in copper piping systems shall be wrought copper or
brass sweat ends.
Watertight Sleeves
Where underground piping penetrates foundation walls, provide steel sleeve with water tight seal.
A/E shall locate wall penetrations on construction documents.
Fire Protection Pipe Material Requirements
Refer to Section 15300 - Fire Protection
Drainage and Vent Pipe Material Requirements
Storm and Non-Laboratory Waste and Vent Piping
(Including toilet rooms and custodial closets)
Above ground piping shall be service weight "No-Hub" cast iron pipe with drainage pattern cast
iron fittings, and with heavy duty stainless steel clamps. Vent piping shall be the same as waste
piping.
Underground piping shall be extra heavy weight bell and spigot or no-hub cast iron with drainage
pattern cast iron fittings All clamps for no-hub piping shall be stainless steel.
Refer to Tab 2 - Sitework for underground drainage tile piping.
Laboratory Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping
(Excluding toilet rooms and custodial closets)
Above ground piping shall be corrosion resistant polypropylene Schedule 40. Joints shall be
mechanical type. Glass piping may be considered on a case-by-case basis, especially where high
temperature waste may be present. All sink P-traps shall be of the same material as the waste pipe.
Underground piping shall be corrosion resistant polypropylene Schedule 80. Joints shall be
mechanical type. High silicon cast iron may be considered if the application warrants the added
expense. Piping shall be considered on a case-by-case basis where high temperature waste may be
present.
Equipment Drains
Shall be Type "L" hard drawn copper piping with wrought copper solder DWV type fittings.
Pressurized Plumbing Pipe Material Requirements
Compressed Air and Natural Gas Piping (0 - 125 psig)
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Above ground piping shall be Schedule 40 ASTM A-120 black steel pipe with 150 pound screwed
malleable iron fittings and screwed 300 pound malleable iron unions up to 2 inch size. Above 2,
piping shall be schedule 40 black steel with welded fittings. Copper piping with soldered joints may
be used for branch compressed air piping 3/4 and smaller.
Distilled and Deionized Water Piping
Shall be PVC Schedule 80 and in accordance with ASTM D2467 (cement socket type connection
fittings) and ASTM D785 piping.
High purity - Shall be white-line polypropylene, Schedule 40, ASTM D2447 or thermoseal fusion
depending on application.
Domestic Hot and Cold Water Piping
Above ground piping shall be type "L" hard temper seamless copper, ASTM-88 for pipe sizes 4
and smaller. Piping over 4 shall be flanged galvanized steel with flanged galvanized steel fittings.
Underground piping shall be type K copper for pipe sizes 2 1/2 and smaller, and ductile iron for
pipe sizes 3 and above.
Nitrogen Piping
Shall be seamless copper, cleaned, ASTM B88 with silver solder joints. Use brazed joints using (B
Cup) filler metal, where required by NFPA 99.
Vacuum Piping
Shall be Type "L" hard drawn copper with wrought copper solder type fittings. Provide a plugged
cross at all turns greater than 45 degrees, slope in the direction of flow and provide hose end drain
valves at all low points for cleaning the system.
Hydronic and Steam Pipe Material Requirements
Chilled Water and Hot Water Heating Piping
Above ground piping shall be type L copper with wrought copper fittings for pipe sizes 4" and
smaller. Piping larger than 4" shall be Schedule 40 black steel with butt welded fittings. Flanged
connections may be used, standard weight with bolts and gaskets (similar to flanges on steam
piping).
Underground piping shall be installed using a preinsulated piping system. Carrier pipe shall be
Schedule 40 black steel with butt welded fittings. Jacket pipe shall be minimum 10 gauge steel, with
butt welded fittings, and a fiberglass reinforced urethane elastomer coating. Refer to section 15250
for insulation requirements.
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Condensate Piping
Above ground condensate piping shall be Schedule 80 black steel piping with extra heavy cast iron
or malleable iron fittings.
Underground condensate piping shall be schedule 80 black steel with extra heavy fittings in a
preinsulated system as described for underground chilled water and hot water heating piping.
Condensate piping shall not be run in common jacket pipe with other carrier pipes.
Condenser Water Piping
Above ground condenser water piping shall be Schedule 40 black steel, ASTM A-53. Fittings shall
be butt welded black steel ASTM A-284.
Underground condenser water shall be ductile iron.
Refrigeration Piping
Shall be type "L" hard temper seamless copper, ASTM B88, ACR cleaned.
Steam Piping
Above ground steam piping up to 125 psig shall be Schedule 40 black steel pipe with 125 pound
screwed cast iron fittings up to 2 inch size and 125 pound black steel welded fittings for 2-1/2 inch
size and larger. Welding flanges shall be 150 pound forged steel. Flanged fittings shall be 125
pound cast iron. Screwed unions shall be 300 pound forged steel, ground joint brass to steel.
Underground steam piping up to 125 psig shall be Schedule 40 black steel with butt welded fittings,
in a preinsulated system as described for underground chilled water and hot water heating piping.
Civil Pipe Material Requirements
Generally, underground piping 5 feet or more from building exterior walls is considered to be Civil
Piping. The following piping materials apply to Civil piping only, and may indicate that a change in
pipe material takes place at this point. Refer to Tab 2 - Sitework for additional requirements.
Storm Sewer
Shall be reinforced concrete pipe (RCP), ASTM C-76, Class IV, with rubber gasketed joints,
ASTM C-443, or High Density Polyethylene with rubber gasketed joints. For small projects with
piping limited to 6 and 8, Schedule 80 PVC pipe may be used.
Sanitary Sewer
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Shall be extra strength vitrified clay pipe (VCP) with O-ring joints. Sewers 15 and larger shall be
reinforced concrete pipe (RCP), ASTM C-76, Class IV, with rubber gasketed joints, ASTM C-
443
City Water Mains (for domestic water and fire protection)
Shall be Ductile Iron Class 52 with Polyethylene wrap.
Under Drainage Tubing
Shall be corrugated polyethylene tubing (AASHTO M 252) or corrugated polyvinylchloride tubing
(ASTM F 800, with holes conforming to (AASHTO M 252)
Lawn Sprinkler Piping
Coordinate irrigation system design (including sizing water main, backflow preventer, and water
meter) and installation with the University Landscape Architects Office and the UM Plumbing shop,
via the University Project Coordinator.
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